Name:
hilary clarkson
Country:
UK
Date: Tue Jan 21
19:57:31 2003
Comment: I
had the privilege of knowing Steve and will always remember him as
a great family man, who had a very positive attitude. My thoughts
and prayers are with all the family - that God will bless you and
bring you peace.
Name:
Jennifer Hayden
Country:
U.S.A.
Date: Tue Jan 21
19:53:57 2003
Comment: I
am so shocked and sorry to hear about this death. I first heard
about it via the news and then asked my English buddies about it.
One of them sent me your website. My prayers are with you. God
bless you all.
Name:
Purley Baptist Church
Country:
England
Date: Tue Jan 21
17:46:14 2003
Comment:
As you will know Stephen and his family were members of Purley
Baptist Church until they moved to Manchester and were valued
members of the Church. Many people have fond memories of him and
we have received the news with great sadness and were able to
remember the family in prayer at our services on Sunday. We are
opening our own books of condolence both for the Church and the
community so local people can express their own condolences.
Name:
Debbie &
Steve Gunn
Country:
England
Date: Tue Jan 21
14:27:34 2003
Comment:
May God meet all your needs at this time. May he strengthen both
Lesley and the children and give you Peace. Please be assured of
our constant prayers for you all. Yours in Christ, Steve, Debbie,
Daniel & Naomi XX
Name:
Girlguiding Wakefield
North
Country:
UK
Date: Tue Jan 21
13:48:27 2003
Comment:
On behalf of our Girlguiding Division, and myself I would like to
send our Heartfelt Sympathies To Stephen's Wife, and Family. His
loss is a terrible tragic waste. You are all in our thoughts and
Prayers
Name: Andy
Goodchild
Country:
Cambridge, UK
Date: Tue Jan 21
13:33:39 2003
Comment:
My thoughts & Prayers are with Lesley & the Family. I
remember Stephen and his family from their days when they lived in
Purley.
Name: Glyn
Burns
Country:
UK
Date: Tue Jan 21
12:31:07 2003
Comment:
May God be close to you, your family and your friends at this
time. Stephen sounds like a great man to have shared life with.
You have all shown such strength – your loss has touched so
many people, and so has your faith in Jesus.
Name:
Gilly
Macwhirter
Country:
England
Date: Tue Jan 21
12:18:23 2003
Comment:
Though I battle with words to convey my sorrow in grieving Steve's
death, I cling to the comfort and faith that I know only God can
and does bring to all who knew and loved him. My prayers are with
you all. Gilly
Name:
Geoff Gittins
Country:
England
Date: Tue Jan 21
11:42:12 2003
Comment:
On behalf of AstraZeneca Macclesfield Christian Fellowship: Lesley
and the family are in our thoughts and our prayers; some of our
group know you personally and share in your hurt at the loss of
such a brave Christian. Having recently lost my sister who also
has a young family I know how much it hurts to lose someone you
love so dearly. I pray that we may soon see God's glory in the
goodness that will follow.
Name:
Pastor Paul John
Country:
Date: Mon Jan 20
12:20:17 2003
Comment:
On behalf of the family here at Ridgeway Evangelical Church in
Chingford,I want to express our love and continued prayer support
for Stephen's family and the wider church. We prayed in our
service yesterday for you all and that God would bring good out of
this tragedy. We believe He has already begun to do so. We are
encouraged that people are seeing real Christianity in action
through the response of the family, Every Blessing, Pastor Paul
John
Name: CPA
Met Police
Country:
UK
Date: Mon Jan 20
11:48:02 2003
Comment:
In addition to our deepest sympathy condolences and prayers to
Lesley,Christopher, Rebecca and Corinne, Robin , Christine and the
rest of Stephens family sent by seperate letter. We lift up in
prayer Rob and Marion, the members, congregation and local
community of Poynton Baptist Church. May you receive Gods love,
comfort and strength to support each other at this tragic time.
Name:
Stuart Davison
Country:
UK
Date: Mon Jan 20
10:11:44 2003
Comment:
As a fellowship that knows Poynton BC and has serving police
officers in membership, we assure you of the love and prayers of
Maghull Baptist Church. We have been greatly moved by all we have
come to know of Stephen and his family and give thanks to God our
Father.
Name:
Elizabeth Bullock
Country:
U.K.
Date: Mon Jan 20
10:05:21 2003
Comment:
My husband was a police officer for 30 years. He retired this
year. I lived with the worry of danger for him but thank God he
was safe. Our thoughts are with his wife and family. May God
surround you with his love and give you peace at this tragic time.
Thank you God, that Stephen obviously knew you and we take
strength from the knowledge that he is now in your presence and is
at home. God Bless all who knew him and may they too find Jesus in
the life of Stephen. love The Bullock family
Name:
Charles Freebury
Country:
UK
Date: Mon Jan 20
09:29:51 2003
Comment:
Our love, prayers and condolences from South Petherton &
Crewkerne Methodist Circuit, Somerset on your tragic loss. A
reminder that the Kingdom of God is both Now and Not Yet,
therefore God's people are protected and empowered but not immune
from the touch of evil. 1 Corinthians 15.21-26. Yours in Christ
and the power of His Holy Spirit. Charles
Name: Mary
Buckland
Country:
UK
Date: Mon Jan 20
08:59:34 2003
Comment:
You have all been in my thoughts and prayers these last few days –
as a family and church community – the Christian witness in
the media over Stephen’s tragic death has been amazing –
I was a member of Purley Baptist Church in the 70’s and
Chris was a very real influence on my life before and after my
baptism there – I am now a member of Bridport United Church
in Dorset
Name: pete
Country:
uk
Date: Mon Jan 20
00:49:34 2003
Comment:
It is clear Stephen's faith extended deeply into his policework.
Put simply he saved me the public by not allowing wickedness to
prevail at Crumpsall. Not only Manchester but the world was
shocked at his death. We will not forget him.
Name:
Doreen Stockton
Country:
buckinghamshire
Date: Sun Jan 19
23:51:39 2003
Comment:
Tonight the church I attend Stony Stratford Baptist Church prayed
for the family, the church family @ Poynton Baptist, the wider
community Poynton of which personally I have a slight connection &
the Greater Manchester Police. We reflected on Stephens witness to
the Poynton Community and also within the police force. May Jesus'
light shine through this and many people will come to know Him as
their Saviour as did Stephen and the Oaks family have witnessed
since. Love in Chr
Name:
richard abbott
Country:
UK
Date: Sun Jan 19
23:38:51 2003
Comment: I
was deeply shocked and saddened to hear of Steve's tragic death. I
knew Steve and lesley well at Altrincham Baptist Church. Steve was
always warm and generous with a ready smile. He and lesley were
always inseperable and devoted to each other. When I last saw
Steve he joked that he had been made a deacon. It was as if he
felt that the church had suffered a fit of insanity in making the
appointment! I remember thinking that no one was more suited in
terms of character for such an office. P
Name:
Derek Rous
Country:
UK
Date: Sun Jan 19
22:41:21 2003
Comment:
We were all deeply shocked by the death of Stephen Oake but so
blessed to hear of his faith and the testimony of his family,
friends and fellowship. We at Donnington Baptist Church are
praying for you all especially for the days ahead
Name:
Roger Bacon
Country:
UK
Date: Sun Jan 19
22:20:00 2003
Comment: I
was moved by the response of the family of DC Oake. I am praying
for the family and you as their local Church, as you support them.
Yours in his love Roger ......
Name:
Graham Knight
Country:
England
Date: Sun Jan 19
22:06:25 2003
Comment:
The fellowship of Milton Hall Baptist Church in Kidderminster send
our deepest sympathy to you all. May God grant you peace and
comfort at this sad time.
Name: Anne
L. Jones
Country:
Wiltshire
Date: Sun Jan 19
21:40:40 2003
Comment: I
pray that Stephen's family and friends at his church will know
God's peace at this time and will take some courage from Joshua 1
v 9 "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage;
do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with
you wherever you go." Anne Jones Zion Baptist Church
Trowbridge Wiltshire
Name:
Colin & Kathryn Taylor
Country:
England
Date: Sun Jan 19
21:20:22 2003
Comment:
Steve's great faith has challenged us very strongly. We know that
the Lord will always be with Lesley, Chris, Becki and Corrine and
bless the work they do for Him. May the seeds that Steve sowed
grow into maturity. God Bless all at PBC.
Name:
Peter Clement
Country:
South Wales
Date: Sun Jan 19
20:15:51 2003
Comment:
May the God of all comfort and the father of all mercies be with
the family and the church. The Lord's blessing be with pastor and
officers as they minister to the bereaved
Name: Les
& Christine Parker
Country:
UK
Date: Sun Jan 19
19:47:59 2003
Comment:
Matthew 25:21 (ANIV) "His master replied, 'Well done, good
and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I
will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your
master's happiness!
Name: Mr
+ Mrs French
Country:
UK
Date: Sun Jan 19
19:21:21 2003
Comment:
Our hearts go out to Stephens family at the loss of such a fine
man. Praying for a government that will stop these evil people
coming here and destroying our nation.
Name:
martin wood
Country: England
Date: Sun Jan 19
19:09:56 2003
Comment: a
sad loss to the civilised world may god in his wisdom grant you
peace and love during this time of sorrow comfort to Mrs Oakes and
the family.n
Name: Nora
M. Griffin
Country:
UK
Date: Sun Jan 19
19:09:09 2003
Comment:
God rest the soul of a good man, RIP
Name:
Joyce and David M and
all the
Country:
Eng
Date: Sun Jan 19
19:08:36 2003
Comment:
The fellowship at East Leake Baptist Church assure you that you
are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. The Lord will bless
the testimony of your fellowship and your faith whic is known
word-wide. "In Jesus we have a endless hope and not a
hopeless end"
Name:
Eddie & Audrey
Stringer
Country:
England
Date: Sun Jan 19
18:11:39 2003
Comment:
We are thinking and praying for the family at this very sad time.
We can't begin to imagine your feelings but we do know that the
God of all grace and comfort will uphold you. We pray that you
will know His comfort in the coming days.
Name: Phil
and Carol Stunell
Country:
England
Date: Sun Jan 19
17:50:00 2003
Comment:
We praise the Lord for a such a brave man but we share in the
grief and sadness of you all. especially Lesley and the children.
We want you to know, Lesley that you have been much in our
thoughts and prayers and that we will continue to pray for you
all.that the peace and comfiort of the lord will be with you. We
pray too for our brothers and sisters in Christ at Poynton
Baptist, that the Lord will bless and comfort you too.
Name:
Douglas Muir
Country:
England
Date: Sun Jan 19
17:48:39 2003
Comment:
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all, and particularly the
family of Stephen Oake. The testimony to him, by his father last
week on television, and the latter press coverage has been a
wonderful witness. Nonetheless the loss is profound. We are all
moved by what has happened and I simply wanted to register that we
are standing with you in faith.
Name:
Przemek Siczek
Country:
Warsaw, POLAND
Date: Sun Jan 19
17:33:17 2003
Comment:
Herewith we send our words of condolence from the Christian
Fellowship Church in Warsaw. We were informed today, meanwhile our
morning service, on behalf of our pastor Rev. Jonathan Gough, that
Mr. Oake was from the same church as he was, and they were even
friends. It is a tremendous loss for the minister, and we as a
Christian church share the same feelings of bereavement after Mr.
Oake. We pray God would use his death for the expansion of the
Gospel of Jesus Christ in UK and everywhere.
Name:
KEVIN BYRNE
Country:
UK
Date: Sun Jan 19
17:19:38 2003
Comment: I
send you my best wishes and prayers that we all may learn to love
our enemy and forgive those who sin against us.
Name:
Barnton Methodist Church
Country:
UK
Date: Sun Jan 19
16:35:31 2003
Comment:
We are bound together by the love of Jesus Christ. May that love
help to heal and comfort all those who are hurting in these
difficult times.
Name: Ewan
and Christine Ross
Country:
Scotland, UK
Date: Sun Jan 19
16:33:31 2003
Comment:
Our thoughts and prayers are with both Stephen's family and your
church fellowship at this time. Ewan and Christine Ross Old
Schoolhouse Christian Fellowship, Edinburgh
Name:
Barnton (Northwich,
Cheshire)
Country:
UK
Date: Sun Jan 19
16:24:56 2003
Comment:
We are bound together through the love of Jesus Christ - we send
our love to all who are hurting - may The Lord heal and comfort
during these difficult times.
Name:
Gemma &Riaan Bellingan
Country:
Vienna, Austria
Date: Sun Jan 19
15:28:34 2003
Comment:
Dear Lesley and Family, Our prayers and thoughts are with you all
at this time. Steve was a great man - a great man of God and a
great Policeman. Our Church here in Vienna is standing with you
and all at PBC. With all our love, Gemma & Riaan
Name: Tony
Widdows
Country:
England
Date: Sun Jan 19
15:28:02 2003
Comment: I
just want to say how sorry I am at the loss of Stephen Oake and
how much I admire the family's example of dignity and forgiveness.
Stephen was obviously a very fine man. May God comfort you all.
Psalm 116:15.
Name:
Brighouse EVangelical
Church
Country:
England
Date: Sun Jan 19
15:18:05 2003
Comment:
Assurance of our thoughts and prayers. Praying that the Lord's
grace and power may strengthen you all at this time.
Name:
alan&meg Courtman
Country:
England
Date: Sun Jan 19
13:56:33 2003
Comment:
It was a joy to have known Steve & Lesley during our years at
PBC. We will always remember his zeal and lovely smile. We will
continue to remember Lesley, Christopher,Rebecca & Corinne, as
well as all our friends at PBC.
Name: Emma
Stephenson
Country:
Poynton
Date: Sun Jan 19
13:55:16 2003
Comment: I
knew Steve through Becki as we were good friends in primary
school. He was a really nice man and no matter what he was doing,
he would always have time to chat and give me a wave. He will be
sadly missed and all of Poynton High School are thinking of the
family in this tragic time. May God be with you all. x x x
Name:
Helen & Martin
Plimmer
Country:
England
Date: Sun Jan 19
13:46:13 2003
Comment:
We wish to pass on our sympathies to the Oake family at this sad
time. Martin is an officer with West Mids police so the news has
touched us deeply. We at Carters Lane Baptist Church, Halesowen
are praying for you all, knowing that the Lord will sustain you.
God bless.
Name:
Salford City Reds
Country:
Date: Sun Jan 19
12:09:02 2003
Comment:
Our thoughts are with you all. Salford City Reds RLFC
Name:
Chris Lynch
Country:
England
Date: Sun Jan 19
12:06:51 2003
Comment:
Our thoughts are with all. From the Salford City Reds
Name: Dee
& Roger Sherratt
Country:
Farnham Surrey
Date: Sun Jan 19
11:42:00 2003
Comment:
Our thoughts and prayers to the family of Stephen, in their tragic
loss. We never met Stephen, but know that from our visits to PBC,
when visiting our parents, Clem and Barbara Fennell, Stephen's
family will be upheld by their love and prayers in the day's
ahead.
Name: Mike
Bannister
Country:
UK
Date: Sun Jan 19
10:48:55 2003
Comment: I
never knew Steve, but served under Rob with YFC many years ago. I
also worked alongside Mark in Rochdale.My prayers are that God
will unit you as a fellowship in your grief at this time and bring
you through this stronger and even more effective in the community
you serve. Words are not enough for Steve's family, but I hope the
prayers of our family will help you to endure the pain you suffer
at this time.
Name:
William Harris
Country:
England
Date: Sun Jan 19
08:35:24 2003
Comment:
As a fellow Christian, I and my wife and family were deeply
saddened to hear of the tragic death of Stephen. Our prayers,
thoughts and good wishes go to his wife and family, and to all his
friends at PBC. From all at the Central Gospel Mission, Nelson,
Lancs.
Name:
Wycliffe Baptist
Church
Country:
UK
Date: Sun Jan 19
08:20:33 2003
Comment:
Greetings from Reading, Berks... standing with you in love. May
you know the comfort of the Holy Spirit in these days. Col 2:5
Name: lisa
Country:
UK
Date: Sun Jan 19
08:20:24 2003
Comment:
my thoughts go out to the wife and children of stephen. May your
faith in God uphold you and comfort you over the difficult days
and weeks ahead
Name: Ian
& Sue Camp
Country:
USA
Date: Sun Jan 19
00:17:37 2003
Comment:
Dear Lesley, Chris, Becci, & Corri We will always hold those
great memories of your visit last Aug. We would love to be there
to say this in person, but we send you our love, condolences and
our prayers. Steve was a great friend and a real inspiration to
our family. Our time sharing in the Chestnuts was really precious.
We will miss you. Love and prayers, Ian & Sue, Liberty, SC.USA.
Name:
George Beacham
Country:
UK
Date: Sat Jan 18
21:58:23 2003
Comment:
We are praying earnestly for Stephen's family and for you all at
Poynton. Praise God for his witness and his father's courage on
TV. We commend the family to the God of all comfort. Stephen is
with Christ which is far better. Our love in Jesus to you all.
George and Christine Beacham, Langford (FIEC), Somerset.
Name:
Brian Etchells
Country:
UK
Date: Sat Jan 18
21:56:59 2003
Comment:
My thoughts and prayers go to all your family. May God be with you
at this difficult time. (Brian Etchells-Altrincham Baptist Church)
Name:
Norden Methodist Church
Country:
England
Date: Sat Jan 18
20:32:32 2003
Comment:
We send our heart felt condolences to the family of stephen oakes
and wish to let them know that we are praying for them and that
they are not alone in their grief. God will always be with them
and protecting them.
Name:
Pastor Trevor
Archer
Country:
Date: Sat Jan 18
20:15:11 2003
Comment:
To assure you of the prayers of the congregation at Chessington
Evangelical Church Surrey (The King`s Centre). We grieve with you
in your terrible loss and pray that you might know the strength
and help of our Heavenly Father and our beloved Saviour with whom
dear Stephen is now with - forever.
Name: John
Sprake
Country: Kenley, Surrey
Date: Sat Jan 18
18:46:26 2003
Comment: I
am a former Met Police officer and I served with Robin in the late
1960's and although we have not met since those days, I was aware
of his faith and I want to tell him how much his message of
forgiveness and hope following the death of his son, Stephen, have
encouraged me and, I am sure, many others. May God bless you Robin
and all your family. With love to an Old Reigatian from an
ex-Shirley Wanderer and everyone at All Saints, Kenley
Name:
Stuart Band
Country:
England
Date: Sat Jan 18
18:38:46 2003
Comment: I
would like to offer my condolences to all of Steve's family
following his tragic death. He was known to many members of the I.S. in the Manchester area and will be greatly missed. Our
thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. Stuart
Band National Chairman Immigration Service Union
Name: DE
Smyth
Country:
UK
Date: Sat Jan 18
17:56:18 2003
Comment:
What a terrible shock to the people of Poynton and to the
worshippers of the Baptist Church. I am sure all the church
community will be of a comfort to Stephen's wife and chldren and
will rally round. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Name: Dave
Wilkinson
Country:
UK
Date: Sat Jan 18
16:16:08 2003
Comment:
Steve, I will miss your Christian passion, your commitment to
getting things done and your huge sense of fun. May the Love of
God which passes all understanding hold Lesley, Chris, Corinne and
Becky very close.
Name:
Limes Ave Baptist
Church
Country: Aylesbury, Buck
Date: Sat Jan 18
14:45:47 2003
Comment:
Our prayers are very much with you at this difficult time. We
praise God for Stephen's life and the wonderful testimony shown by
his family. We pray that the Lord will be close to your fellowship
as you meet for worship this Sunday.
Name:
cezara pallister
Country:
Date: Sat Jan 18
14:30:32 2003
Comment:
I've know the oake family through chris the eldest, i was not that
close to the family but i knew that steve was a lovely man, to his
children and to Lesley.I can not begin to think how the family
feel right now.
Name:
Caroline Taylor
Country:
Date: Sat Jan 18
14:22:33 2003
Comment:
You are playing your trumpet in heaven now Steve. Our thoughts and
prayers are for Lesley and the children at this difficult time.
May you know the peace of God that passes all understanding. with
love from Caroline, Roger and Matthew Taylor PBC members
Name: Jo
Waite
Country:
Norfolk
Date: Sat Jan 18
09:51:28 2003
Comment:
Prayers and love are sent from myself and my friends at Sheringham
Baptist Church. The dignity and Christian witness of your family
and church at this time are remarkable. May God comfort and bless
you all.
Name:
Haddon
Partridge
Country:
UK
Date: Sat Jan 18
09:18:26 2003
Comment:
Haddon & Stella Partridge, who were members of Altringham
Baptist Church in the late seventies, and met the family, wish to
send their condolences to Lesley and family in their great loss of
Stephen. They are overwhelmed by this tragedy, and want you all to
know of their prayerful support during the difficult days ahead.
May God give you perfect peace, which He alone can give. On behalf
of Locks Heath Free Church, Southampton, we send you our love and
Gods blessing. Haddon & Stella
Name: Paul
Lamb
Country:
England
Date: Sat Jan 18
08:17:41 2003
Comment:
Like Steve, I am a police officer and a baptist, like steve I am
in my early 40`s. I understand the dangers and difficulties Steve
faced. He did so with enormous pride and grace and is an example
to all of us. I am so proud of him and his family. They are truly
blessed and I pray God will lead them through difficult times
ahead. Much love and admiration, Paul Lamb and family. God bless
the Oake family!
Name: Liz
Peachman
Country:
UK
Date: Fri Jan 17
23:31:30 2003
Comment: I
had the privilege of knowing Steve. For some time we were part of
a youth leadership team at PBC as was Lesley. Steve was a gentle,
caring and compassionate friend who had a genuine concern for
others. He was multi-talented but very humble. He will be greatly
missed. Lesley, the children and wider family are in my thoughts
and prayers and those of my friends at Boston Baptist Church. We
also pray for those who seek to minister to and comfort them in
their saddness.
Name: John
Marks
Country:
Bristol, GB
Date: Fri Jan 17
21:29:21 2003
Comment:
Please accept my condolences on the tragic death of Stephen Oake.
Assuring you and the fellowship of my thoughts and prayers.
Name: Paul
and family
Country:
UK
Date: Fri Jan 17
21:18:16 2003
Comment:
We pray for Stephen's family and his extended family of Christian
brothers and sisters. Stephen ahs received the martyrs crown and
stands in the presence of his heavenly father. May God bless
Stephen's wife and children at this time and may they draw
strength from the love of God.
Name:
Peter Bottomley
Country:
UK
Date: Fri Jan 17
20:41:31 2003
Comment:
All our thoughts and prayers are with the family, colleagues and
friends of Steve Oake and everyone at PBC. Be strong in the Lord
at this difficult time. from Peter Bottomley - Bookham Baptist
Church
Name:
Kevin McKenna
Country:
UK
Date: Fri Jan 17
20:40:55 2003
Comment:
Thank God for a wonderful life and person. Thank God for a
wonderful family and it is clearly evident from the media, a
wonderful Church in Poynton.
Name:
hilary mak (nee foster)
Country:
UK
Date: Fri Jan 17
20:24:45 2003
Comment: I
remember Steve well from Purley Baptist Church as a teenager and
was good friends with Judi, his sister. We were baptised together
there. Though I never knew Lesley and the children, I am praying
for all the family(including Robin, Chris, Judi and Sue) to know
God's comfort at this dark time. Your witness has been so powerful
and gracious. May His Light shine in the darkness.
Name:
Linda Hallows
Country:
Date: Fri Jan 17
19:25:19 2003
Comment:
Ralph and Linda Hallows, and their friends at Belper Baptist would
like you to know that we are remembering you in our pryaers.
Name: Mary
and Russell Giles
Country:
England
Date: Fri Jan 17
19:21:09 2003
Comment:
Please be assured of our prayers for Lesley,Christopher Rebecca
and Corrine at this very sad time. We belong to Eastleigh Baptist
Church near Southampton and will be remembering the family and
also the members of your church in our prayers.We are all so
saddened by this tragedy.As Christians we know that the Lord will
uphold us in times of sadness.
Name:
Graham Eardley
Country:
England
Date: Fri Jan 17
19:20:23 2003
Comment:
My thoughts are with you all especially Lesley and her daughters
during this time of sorrow. I pray that Steve's life and witness
as Christian may in time become to be a tool to bring others to
know and love The Lord just has he did. God Bless you all
Name:
Bromham Baptist Church
Country:
England.UK
Date: Fri Jan 17
17:14:15 2003
Comment:
Please be assured of our love and prayers for all of you at this
incredibly sad time. We share as part of the Body of Christ in
your loss and pain and pray that God will bring about his purposes
for the good from such a devastating situation. With our love,
Mark Hatto and friends at Bromham.
Name:
Jonathan Dutton
Country:
UK
Date: Fri Jan 17
16:13:20 2003
Comment:
The witness of the Oake family and your church at this time of
great tragedy is an example of Christlikeness to the nation. I
pray that God's good will continue to be seen through all the pain
and suffering. May He comfort you all.
Name: Phil
Jump
Country:
UK
Date: Fri Jan 17
15:52:47 2003
Comment: I
know from my conversations with many of the churches in the North
Western Baptist Association this week that the thoughts and
prayers of your whole Baptist family are with you at this time. On
behalf of them we send our sincere condolances to Steve's family
and friends. May we all find strength in the faith that so
evidently shaped Steve and made him the man of integrity that he
was. Our sense of loss is devastating, our questions many, but we
serve a God whose compassion and mercy is infinite
Name: Ian
Davidson
Country:
Date: Fri Jan 17
14:32:30 2003
Comment:
My deepest sympathy to you all having known Steve was a privilege.
`In every friend we lose a part of ouselves and the best part' My
thoughts are with you. Love Ian
Name: Rev
& Mrs Ian Mundie
Country:
Scotland
Date: Fri Jan 17
14:14:02 2003
Comment:
As Associate Pastor at Kirkintilloch Baptist Church I write to
honour the faith and witness of the Oake family, and express our
deep sympathy in the face of such courage, yet tragedy. Our
prayers are with the Church family at Poynton, from ours at
Kirkintilloch, as well as our personal love Psalm 34:18 2 Thess
3:16
Name:
Peter Freeman
Country:
wales
Date: Fri Jan 17
14:08:31 2003
Comment:
As an elder at Saron Evangelical Church,Birchgrove,Swansea.South
Wales,I wish to let you know that we are praying with you,and for
you at this most tragic time. You can be assured of our support
and love. Yours in Christ, Peter
Name:
Wendy Featherstone
Country:
England
Date: Fri Jan 17
14:00:38 2003
Comment:
To Lesley,Chris,Becky,Corinne and the whole family we pray that on
ALL your sad days you will experience a 'hug' from God as He puts
His loving arms around you.From the Featherstone family,Whiston,
Merseyside. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted;He rescues the
crushed in spirit.Psalm 34:18
Name:
Steve Devane
Country:
UK
Date: Fri Jan 17
11:27:46 2003
Comment:
We have been very impressed by the witness of Stephen's father
after these tragic events. We're praying for Stephen's family(and
church family) ; that the Lord will bring comfort, and that many
may come to know the forgiveness of the Father through Jesus
Christ
Name:
jenny hathaway
Country:
uk
Date: Fri Jan 17
11:26:55 2003
Comment: lesly,
becki, corinne and chris my thoughts and prayers are with
you at this terrible time. God bless you and bring you peace.
Steve was an amazing man of God and will be hugely missed. my only
relief from this sad time is knowing that Steve is now home,
resting with his Father in heaven. jenny
Name: John
Cunningham
Country:
England
Date: Fri Jan 17
11:16:37 2003
Comment:
As members of Testwood Baptist Church in Totton, Southampton my
family has been saddened by the tragic loss of life. As Christians
we often still ask many questions as to the "WHY's" in
our lives. In particular, I would like to offer prayer support to
Stephen's children. Having read their tributes in newspapers, I
find their steadfastness an example to not only all Christians,
but to ALL mankind. "See you in Heaven" is what we hold
to. What a testimony. From me, my wife, and my two God given chi
Name:
Chris Sewell
Country: Peckham, London
Date: Fri Jan 17
10:53:47 2003
Comment:
All out thoughts are with Stephen's family and friends. You only
have to look at way that Robin's rightous statement has been
reported to realise that GOD is int it - he has a purpose. May GOD
bless you all.
Name:
David Thatcher
Country:
UK
Date: Fri Jan 17
10:32:56 2003
Comment:
We send our profound sympathy and love to Stephen's wife Lesley,
and to their cheildren, to their wider family and the members of
the Church. You are all very much in our thoughts and prayers at
this sad time. May it be that you will know the arms of God
carrying you through this desperate difficult time, and may he
turn it all around so that good emergese for very many people. May
Stephen's Christian faith, his integrity and bravery positively
affect thousands around the world. We
Name:
Richard
Country:
Poynton
Date: Fri Jan 17
09:46:44 2003
Comment:
My thought & Prays are with Lesley & the Family. It is a
shocking event that has happened and Stephen will be missed with
all of his friends at poynton bapitist church
Name:
Valerie and David Whitlock
Country:
London
Date: Fri Jan 17
09:38:16 2003
Comment:
Our thoughts and prayers are with Stephen's family and friends
today. Having visited Poynton Baptist Church I know that the
combined strength of the members will help you all during this sad
time.
Name:
Roger Taylor
Country:
UK
Date: Fri Jan 17
09:34:49 2003
Comment:
Lesley, Thinking of and praying for you and the children. Roger
Name: Alan
Fish
Country:
England
Date: Fri Jan 17
09:05:48 2003
Comment:
Although I'm only a TV Viewer, never having known Steve or his
family, Steve's father's testimony to the grace and power of God
at the press conference was stirring and transparently obvious
that Steve is enjoying Glory. P T L.
Name: mike
holt
Country:
england
Date: Fri Jan 17
09:00:14 2003
Comment:
may god's love and peace be with the berieved and all at poynton
baptist church at this difficult time on behalf of mike debbie &
sophie holt and poynton christian fellowship
Name: Rev.
and Mrs. Mike Swales
Country:
U.K.
Date: Fri Jan 17
08:42:55 2003
Comment: I
did not know Stephen, but knew his father, as an ex Greater
Manchester and member of the CPA we often met Robin. The Church of
which I am Pastor in Margate Kent have and will continue to hold
up in prayer all the family. My sermon on Ssunday Evening is on
Job14:14 If a man die, shall he live? Job had no answer - Jesus
gave it in Jn11:25. Stephen is more alive today than ever.
Name:
Peter Comont
Country:
UK
Date: Fri Jan 17
07:26:41 2003
Comment:
We will be praying for Stephen's family and for the life and
witness of the church this Sunday. Magdalen Road Church , Oxford
Name:
Richard Ledger
Country:
United Kingdom
Date: Fri Jan 17 00 :
14:41 2003
Comment:
To Lesley Oake and Family – Like the rest of the country I
was extremely shocked and distressed to hear about Steve’s
death in such tragic circumstances. I knew you and the Oake family
through Altrincham Baptist Church many years ago, and have fond
memories of you all. For you to lose Steve in such a dreadful way
is beyond comprehension, but I am sure that your faith will offer
you some support and comfort. My thoughts are with you.
Name: The
Revd Rex Buckley
Country:
UK
Date: Thu Jan 16
23:45:23 2003
Comment:
St. Mary's Parish Church , Sandbach, Cheshire , hold Stephen, his
family, friends and members of your congregation at his tragic
time. May the grace of Almighty God, whose everlasting love
enfolds all those who believe in Him, continue to sustain you
through the coming days. REX BUCKLEY VICAR OF SANDBACH &
CHESHIRE POLICE CHAPLAIN
Name:
Helen May
Country:
UK
Date: Thu Jan 16
23:05:43 2003
Comment: i
am a good friend of Rebecca, and my thought are with her and the
rest of her family. Everyone at Poynton High School will miss
Stephen very much and we all send our love, and our thoughts are
with you all
Name: Jim
Sayers
Country:
England
Date: Thu Jan 16
22:54:07 2003
Comment:
We stand with the whole church family at Poynton as you grieve
over this awful tragedy. We will pray for Steven's wife and
family, and praise God that in a time of such darkness and
distress their testimony to Jesus burns so brightly. 'But I trust
in you O LORD; I say,"You are my God, my times are in your
hands."' Jim Sayers, Minister, Kesgrave Baptist Church,
Suffolk
Name:
Oliver Clarke
Country:
UK
Date: Thu Jan 16
22:23:51 2003
Comment:
Steve's murder is a great tragedy and his family, friends and work
colleagues are constantly in our prayers. Although a fellow member
of GMP, I did not know Steve personally, but I mourn the loss of a
colleague and count it my loss that our paths did not cross.
Greetings from the fellowship at Bury Baptist Church and our
thoughts are also with all Steve's brothers and sisters in Christ
at Poynton.
Name: Ian
& Mary Creek
Country:
UK
Date: Thu Jan 16
21:16:53 2003
Comment:
From the members at Locks Heath Free Church, Fareham, Hampshire.
We send our love and assurance of our prayers. We did not know
Steve and yet we feel the pain of losing a brother in Christ in
such tragic circumstances. May the God of all comfort surround you
as a family and as a fellowship.
Name: Rev
Robert Macleod
Country:
Scotland
Date: Thu Jan 16
20:41:20 2003
Comment:
Assuring you all of deepest sympathy and particularly to Mrs.
Oakes and her family. Our congregations prayerful support is with
you all through these difficult and numbing days. May you be so
conscious of the "everlasting arms" that we've been
assured will ever hold us and more, hold us up in the most
difficult and darkest of times. With deepest Sympathy. Rev. Robert
Macleod, Free Church of Scotland, Falkirk.
Name:
International Evangelist
Paul
Country:
UNITED KINGDOM
Date: Thu Jan 16
20:19:09 2003
Comment:
May we here at Y.I.C Ministries, and St John the Evangelist Church
in Chorley, Lancashire. Offer our sincere condolances to Stephen's
wife and Family. And to all our Brothers and Sisters in Christ for
the tragic loss of our Brother. We pray for the Lord's peace to be
poured out abundantly upon you all, and for the anointing of the
Holy Spirit to comfort you at this time. God Bless you. Evangelist
Paul Davies
Name: Rev.
Andrew and Mrs Cia Allan
Country:
England
Date: Thu Jan 16
19:32:06 2003
Comment:
We were all deeply saddened to hear the tragic news and are
praying for Lesley and the children, for all their family and
their friends at PBC. Steve was known in all the churches in Poynton, and we thank God for all the wonderful testimonies to his
godly life. We also give thanks to the PBC leaders for their
sensitive and loving endorsement of all that Steve was in Christ.
With love from all at Poynton Christian Fellowship.
Name: Rev
Jim Dainty
Country:
uk
Date: Thu Jan 16
18:59:14 2003
Comment:
The people of Christ Church Turnham Green share in your great
sadness and assure you of our love and prayers. Our emotions are
all mixed up - there is sadness, heart break, but also great pride
in a wonderful man and his family and church. We commend you to
the God of all comfort
Name: Rev
Graeme Harrison
Country:
UK
Date: Thu Jan 16
18:10:27 2003
Comment:
We are deeply saddened hearing of the death of Stephen. You are
all in our prayers. With love The congregation of Holmer Green
Baptist, High Wycombe.
Name:
Peter Bailey
Country:
UK
Date: Thu Jan 16
18:01:23 2003
Comment:
I'm a member Purley Baptist Church, Steve & I were baptised on
the same day as teenagers. We grew up together in the Church youth
groups, cubs, scouts & Crusaders. Steve was responsible for
praying me into the Kingdom, along with his parents. I thank God
for having known Steve in his "early years". My prayer
is that something good will come of this, every blessing to
Steve's family & the Church at Poynton
Name: John
Cheek
Country:
Great Britain
Date: Thu Jan 16
18:01:22 2003
Comment: I
had never heard of Stephen, before I heard the tragic news. But
all the same, my heart goes out to all those close to him: his
family, collegues, neighbours, friends and to his fellow
Christians. I may not have know him, but be assured that we will
all be with him, one day, in heaven. With sympathy, John Cheek -
Belle Vue Baptist Church, Southend.
Name:
Jeremy Sanderson
Country:
United Kingdom
Date: Thu Jan 16
17:49:09 2003
Comment:
My heart goes out to you all, as a brother in Christ, a father and
the brother of a serving police officer. Robin's testimony was
gracious and powerful; I grieve for you and with you. My love to
you all, Jeremy Sanderson
Name:
Glynis Hillier
Country:
England
Date: Thu Jan 16
17:46:48 2003
Comment:
Our thoughts and prayers are with Stephen's family and the wider
church family at this time. May God's strength and peace be with
you.
Name: Mick
Dewhirst
Country:
england
Date: Thu Jan 16
17:45:22 2003
Comment:
As a brother in Christ and a fellow Police OfficerI would call
upon our Lord to uphold the family of Steven at this difficult
time and I send deepest sympathy from officers at Bingley Police,
west Yorkshire
Name:
Peter
Sanderson
Country:
England
Date: Thu Jan 16
16:53:55 2003
Comment:
From the leaders and congregation of St Paul's Church, Kingston
Hill, Surrey we send our condolences to Steve's family and to the
church. Be assured of our prayers at this time. May you all know
the 'treasures of darkness, riches stored in secret places'
(Isaiah 45:3).
Name:
Alison Kay
Country:
england
Date: Thu Jan 16
16:47:31 2003
Comment:
may Gods enormous strength, love and compassion uphold Stephens
family and friends. He forgets none in times of trouble and walks
along side you at ALL times.I pray for all those invloved in this
awful incident and pray that those who do not know God will come
to know him through stephens death. God loves us all so much , he
feels our pain and weeps with us but above all he loves us through
everything. May you all feel his love now.
Name: John
Lawton
Country:
England
Date: Thu Jan 16
16:41:25 2003
Comment:
Our thoughts and prayers are with the friend, family and
congragation of PBC at this sad and challenging time.
Name:
Rosemary Davies
Country:
UK
Date: Thu Jan 16
16:34:45 2003
Comment:
Our hearts are full of sadness today - it was such a privilege to
know Stephen. We last met very recently when he was walking his
dog and we had a wonderful chat. Thank you Lord for the blessing
Stephen was to us. Our thoughts and prayers are with Lesley and
all the family today. Rosemary Davies and Terry Bancroft
Name:
Lewis & Liz Walker
Country:
Stockport
Date: Thu Jan 16
16:21:19 2003
Comment:
Our thoughts and prayers are with Steve's family. Lewis & Liz
Name:
David Green
Country:
UK
Date: Thu Jan 16
16:19:00 2003
Comment:
Dear Friends - Please pass on on to all involved our deepest
sympathies and prayers at this time. We commend the gracious but
uncompromising witness of Stephen Oake as reported in the media
and will pray that out of this awful tragedy will come that which
continues to hour the Lord and extend His kingdom. From a
fellowship of Baptists in Weston s Mare.
Name: Phil
Higgins
Country:
UK
Date: Thu Jan 16
16:15:25 2003
Comment:
I’m lost for words to express my sadness at the tragic loss
of so gracious a man. Steve was such an encourager and a true man
after God’s heart with a real passion for prayer. My
condolences and love to Lesley and the children.
Name:
Andrew Whettam
Country:
Date: Thu Jan 16
15:49:55 2003
Comment:
Steve Recently you said in church what a privilege it was to do
your job: to look after the Queen, the Prime Minister and other
VIPs. It was wonderful to hear you playing your new trumpet in
church just a week or two ago. It sounded great - better even than
the old one, though you made that sound good too. We shall always
remember your generosity and kindness, how you gave up so much of
your free time to help decorate our living room and the genuine
interest you showed in o
Name:
john&carole taylor
Country:
manchester
Date: Thu Jan 16
15:43:54 2003
Comment:
We heard with shock and regret of the death of steve. We have been
heartened by the wonderful words of his father and of the church
leadership. The witness of christian love is all that any of us
can give to the world at a time like this. Our prayers are with
all at PBC especially the family. John and Carole and all the
church family at Trinity Baptist Church, Gorton, Manchester.
Name:
Richard Camp
Country:
England
Date: Thu Jan 16
15:29:08 2003
Comment:
As a CPA member I was very saddened by the death of Stephen. I
have prayed for the family and we did so at my home church,
Donnington Wood Baptist Church, Telford, at our prayer meeting
Wed. night. I also felt Robin's comments, widely reported "...I
am praying for the perpetrator..." was a wonderful personal
testimony. I pray it will make many people think. God bless the
family at this time.
Name:
Richard Williamson
Country:
Date: Thu Jan 16
14:20:15 2003
Comment:
Steve was one of the most Godly, gentle men I've ever known. He
was also a model of a family man. He was always so encouraging and
supportive, full of fun and life and always ready to show sympathy
to any suffering in any way. May it be that his death is not in
vain and that this seed which has fallen into the ground may bring
forth abundant fruit in due time for the glory of the Lord he
knew, served and loved so much. He will be greatly missed by us
all.
Name: Bob
Paterson
Country:
Scotland
Date: Thu Jan 16
14:02:59 2003
Comment: I
am a retired police officer now pastoring in Paisley. Like Stephen
I faced many unknown risks but was not 'called upon', as he was,
to pay the ultimate price of the call of duty for others. Please
accept my deepest sympathy and prayers
Name:
Geoffrey Leake
Country:
England
Date: Thu Jan 16
13:39:58 2003
Comment:
May the Lord reassure every one of you with His peace at this
time. Ask Him to help you take Him at His word. He did say, 'My
grace is sufficient for you'. Do believe it! He is able and will
meet your needs both personally and as a fellowship. Thank God for
Jesus! Geoffrey Leake (Worcester)
Name:
Jennie Snow
Country:
Date: Thu Jan 16
13:01:04 2003
Comment:
Steve was a lovely man and will be sadly missed. My thoughts are
with the family at this difficult time.
Name:
Keith Foster
Country:
UK
Date: Thu Jan 16
11:53:31 2003
Comment:
Our deepest thoughts and prayers remain with the family of this
brave officer - praise God for his faith and example - may the
Lord undertake for the family a every point of their need. With
love Keith Foster & brothers/sisters at Paulsgrove Baptist
Church - Portsmouth
Name: Vic
Bristow
Country:
UK
Date: Thu Jan 16
11:52:17 2003
Comment:
Please pass on our deepest condolencies to the family of Stephen
Oake at this very difficult time. Our Prayers are with you all. ~
Vic Bristow.(On behalf of friends at Northolt Grange Baptist
Church)
Name:
Alison
& David Mackay
Country:
UK
Date: Thu Jan 16
11:51:02 2003
Comment:
As fellow Baptist Christians we want to assure you of our love and
prayers for Stephen's family,and for the congregation at PYC; also
for Rob and Marion as you minister to a hurting people at this
very sad time. May God's peace engulf you all.
Name:
Patrick
Wintour
Country:
Date: Thu Jan 16
11:49:33 2003
Comment:
our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends
Name:
Stanley
and Monica Jones
Country:
UK
Date: Thu Jan 16
11:48:09 2003
Comment:
May we extend our deepest sympathy and lovingly commit Stephens
loved ones to the God of all comfort. May they indeed know at this
sad time that underneath are the Everlasting arms. Hilperton Marsh
Trowbridge Wiltshire.
Name: Paul
Truswell
Country:
Date: Thu Jan 16
11:46:42 2003
Comment:
May I extend my family's most sincere sympathies to the family of
Stephen Oake on the occasion of his sad and untimely loss. The
shining example of Stephen's father expressing no remorse against
the perpetrators of this crime is truly the power of the Holy
Spirit at work. May He sustain the family and give all of the
fellowship at PBC inner strength as you work through this dark
time together. There is eternal light ahead. Steve is there now.
To God be the Glory! Paul Trusw
Name:
Robin
& Margaret Turnbull
Country:
UK
Date: Thu Jan 16
11:44:36 2003
Comment:
Our hearts go out to you all at this time, especially Stephen's
family. Be assured of our thoughts & prayers. From us all at
Wantage Baptist Church
Name: Mike
Ashton
Country:
UK
Date: Thu Jan 16
11:39:21 2003
Comment:
Steve we really miss you. Our love and prayers go out to the
family.
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